Western District

Contract awarded for $300m Victorian gigafactory

It was once known as a car manufacturing town, but that’s all about to change when a $300 million proposed ‘gigafactory’ sets up shop – the first contract has been inked and the proponent has filled Projectory in with the details.

Plans commence for giant Geelong green hydrogen project

GeelongPorts have kicked off plans to construct a green energy hub to be located in Melbourne’s satellite city – here's what we know.

Contract awarded for $2b Victorian wind and battery project

A surprise investor has secured the go-ahead for a $2 billion Victorian wind farm and battery, and there’s not a flat pack or Allen Key site – here's what you need to know.

Approvals won for $130m Victorian solar farm

After five years in development, construction of a 93 MW solar project is one step closer to commencing following planning approval.

Construction partner appointed for huge Melbourne battery project

All things going to plan, this year work will begin on constructing Australia’s largest electric-car battery plant in Geelong, with a construction partner already appointed – and they’ve filled Projectory in on the details.

EOI open for $44 million green energy construction project

Once constructed, it will be Australia’s first publicly accessible service station offering hydrogen refueling and electric vehicle recharging for heavy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) – now proponents are looking for contractors and suppliers to help build it.

Funding secured and contracts signed for $175m stage of Victorian wind project

Construction is set to begin on the $175 million stage of a massive Victorian wind farm within months, following the project reaching financial close, and the project director has outlined to Projectory the significance of the milestone.

Approval granted for $125m Geelong waterfront project

Once constructed, a $125 million project that will see construction of townhouses and apartments and the transformation of an historic mansion is anticipated to become Geelong’s most expensive waterfront homes – here's what we know about the development.

Contract awarded for central Victorian railway precinct

A project that will see the revitalisation of a landmark historic railway station and surrounding district is progressing, with the awarding of the construction contract to deliver the second stage – here's what we know.

Three contracts available for Commonwealth Games construction projects

When it was announced that Victoria had won the bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games it was received as a welcome relief after two years of difficult lockdowns, with construction of venues touted as a key player in the pandemic recovery.